TOURINFO-Chambarak is a town in the wide and flat valleys through which Getik River runs. It is 1860 meters above sea level. It is also the center of Chambara
k Community of Gegharkunik Region, consisting of 11 villages and small towns.
The core town Chambarak is located near an incredibly beautiful forest, home to old and newly planted evergreens, oak trees, poplar trees, etc. Whether you’re a lover of nature or you’re more into cultural heritages, it’s the correct place for you, as it encompasses all of the above.
Chambarak is also a striving community promising to become one of the tourist attractions in Armenia. Cycling is not that common in Armenian villages and towns, and especially, it is rarely used to attract tourists. However, Karen, the director of Chambarak Development Foundation which is 100 steps away from wonderful Chambarak forest, decided to map a bikeway stretching 30 km from Chambarak to Aghavnavank village, and thus laid the foundations of cycling tourism in Chambarak, making it one of the leading destination for cycling tourists.
The bicycle parking stand is attached to the side of the Guesthouse Chambarak, and since May of the current year, it hosts six Trek Marlin 6 2019 bikes with all necessary accessories provided upon tourist’s wishes. The bicycles were acquired within the scopes of the “EU for Tourism: Community-Based Rural Tourism and Cultural Events in Gegharkunik and Vayots Dzor Marzes” project, funded by EU jointly with World Vision Armenia.
Since then, the Guesthouse has sheltered dozens of tourists, who preferred to combine a chill and cozy atmosphere with active recreation.
“The great painter I. Shishkin was inspired by the magic of similar forests when creating his paintings,” says the director of the foundation.
So, if you are a hitchhiking leisure cyclist or simply someone who appeared near Chambarak and moreover, one who prefers active recreation, it’s a great opportunity for you. Visit Guesthouse Chambarak, take a bike and start your ride on the two treks main road! One of the advantages is that you can rent the bike from the Guesthouse, ride 30 km to Aghavnavank and leave it straight there. Another advantage is that the endpoint of the ride is located near the gastro yards of Aghavnavank, which means you can take a proper rest if you’re tired after a 30 km ride.
During the ride you can admire the mesmerizing nature scenes – the valley on the roadsides, the hills, and mountains before you, the blue horizon chasing you, the old houses of the rural people, the apple gardens, etc. There are also old churches and khachkars (cross-stones) from 11th to 13th centuries on the way, so you can stop by and get acquainted with their stories. The villages located in-between the start point and the endpoint will offer you a variety of rural tourism activities, too.
Bike rental costs 1500 Armenian drams ($3,5) per hour without accessories and 2000 ($4,5) drams with, as well as 5000 ($11) drams per day without accessories and 6000 drams ($13) with, although the price mainly depends on which or how many accessories you chose. The Guesthouse can host up to 8 tourists. It has 3 rooms and 2 bathrooms. 1 night costs 7500 Armenian drams ($16). You can also order breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.
You can find the Foundation on Facebook searching “Chambarak Foundation”.
If any questions, you can also send a message or call. Tel.: (+374) 94405090.
Take your time and visit Chambarak.
We assure that you won’t regret your heartwarming stay and the picturesque ride! 
